# On the rise

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Facebook stock rises to near IPO level

The world’s biggest online social network has been on a roll since it reported stronger than expected earnings on 24 July.

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Jul 31st 2013, 11:09 AM

‘Meeting UFC president Dana White in Vegas has spurred me on’ – Conor McGregor

Ireland’s MMA star says he is intent on reaching the top. And his upcoming fight in Boston is the next step on the ladder.

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Jul 31st 2013, 8:00 AM

Need something to cheer about? Ireland have moved up in the FIFA rankings

Is that not the best news you’ve heard all day?

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Jan 17th 2013, 11:12 AM

VIDEO: Lowry cracks top 100 after win in Portugal

The Offaly man became just the second player, after Pablo Martin, to win on the European Tour as both an amateur and professional.

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Oct 15th 2012, 12:29 PM